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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144, 198.68 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144, 198.68 and 81.80 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144 : 198.68 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144/198.68 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144x = 198.68 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144x = 16,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252.02/144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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